After that, the days seemed shrouded in a gentle, tranquil veil, gently flowing with peace and tranquility. Jiang Zhi and her child found a home hidden among the mountains and rivers, surrounded by lush trees and accompanied by a gurgling stream. It was like a paradise, isolated from the hustle and bustle of the outside world.
Chen Qingchen didn't disturb them too much, simply watching silently from a distance. In the early morning, before the first rays of sunlight had completely dispelled the mountain mist, he would quietly appear at the cottage, bringing freshly picked fruits and vegetables and a carefully prepared breakfast. The fruits and vegetables, still drenched in glistening dewdrops, exuded the fragrance of earth and the sweetness of nature, each one a gift carefully selected by him. He would gently place them at the door and then quietly leave, fearing to disturb Jiang Zhi and the child who were still sleeping inside.
Every time Jiang Zhi saw these gifts at the door, an indescribable ripple would appear in her heart. The pain in the past had made her build a high wall in her heart, but Shen Qingchen's silent care was like a warm current, slowly seeping into those cracks.
Children are the most innocent and they are keenly aware of Shen Qingchen's kindness and closeness. Whenever Shen Qingchen appears, the children's eyes will sparkle with curiosity and joy. The younger sister will hold her brother's hand, hide behind the door, secretly look at the tall and gentle figure, and whisper to her brother: "Who is he? Why does he always send us delicious food?" Although the older brother does not quite understand, he can feel that this person has no ill intentions, so he will pretend to be mature and answer: "He is our friend, a very good friend."
As time went by, Shen Qingchen's figure gradually became familiar and kind in the hearts of the children. The younger sister no longer hid shyly, but would timidly run out when Shen Qingchen put down his things and prepared to leave, holding the corner of his clothes, looking up at his cute little face, and said sweetly: "Uncle, thank you for the fruit, they are so sweet." Shen Qingchen looked at the child in front of him who was like a little angel, and his eyes could not help but moisten slightly. He gently squatted down, gently stroked his sister's head, and said in a trembling voice: "You're welcome, as long as you like, uncle will bring more delicious food in the future."
Jiang Zhi stood in the house, watching this scene quietly, and the hard fortress in her heart loosened a little. She saw the sincere emotion in Shen Qingchen's eyes, which was the love for the child and the unspoken attachment to her.
Once, their child suddenly fell ill with a high fever, and Jiang Zhi was distraught. Though a skilled doctor, as a mother, seeing her child suffer was inevitably disorienting. Upon hearing the news, Shen Qingchen dropped everything and rushed over. He brought the city's best doctors and the most effective medicine, and stayed by Jiang Zhi's bedside. At that moment, Jiang Zhi watched his busy, exhausted figure, and memories flooded back. The beautiful times they had shared, the meticulous care and love Shen Qingchen had shown her, all became crystal clear in that moment.
As the children gradually recovered, Shen Qingchen stayed by their side. He would tell them stories, making them laugh. He would accompany Jiang Zhi to take care of the children and help her with various housework. Every action of his was filled with longing and cherishment for this family.
At night, after the children fell asleep, Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen would sit in the yard, facing each other in silence. The moonlight was like water, pouring down on them, outlining the contours of the years. Shen Qingchen finally broke the silence, his voice low and full of apology: "Zhi'er, I know I have made unforgivable mistakes and hurt you and the children. But I really regret it. These days, I have spent every day in self-blame and pain. I don't ask you to forgive me immediately, I only ask you to give me a chance to let me walk into your lives again and spend the rest of my life to make up for my past mistakes."
Jiang Zhi turned her head and looked at the tears flashing in his eyes. The resentment in her heart finally dissipated completely at this moment. She gently reached out and held Shen Qingchen's hand, and said softly: "Let the past be the past. We have all experienced too much pain and suffering. I don't want to be immersed in the pain of memories anymore. I think we can try to start over, for the sake of the children and for ourselves."
Shen Qingchen tightly grasped Jiang Zhi's hand, as if holding the whole world. He was so excited that he couldn't speak, but nodded vigorously, tears streaming down his cheeks. At that moment, the relationship between them, after going through countless trials and tribulations, became more mellow and firm, like a fine wine that becomes more fragrant with age.
From then on, Shen Qingchen officially moved back into Jiang Zhi's home with the children. Every morning, he and Jiang Zhi would prepare breakfast together, and the family would gather around the dining table, filled with laughter and joy. During the day, he would attend to family matters, while Jiang Zhi would take care of the children and take care of household chores. In the evenings, they would help the children with their homework and play games together, enjoying these ordinary yet precious family moments.
On weekends, they would take their children on picnics in the countryside. The sun was shining, and the grass was covered with colorful flowers. Shen Qingchen would fly kites with the children, watching the kites soar in the sky, their laughter echoing throughout the valley. Jiang Zhi would watch them with a smile, his eyes full of happiness and satisfaction.
Once-broken hearts are healed by the nourishment of love, and once-lost souls have found a home in each other's companionship. They know the road ahead may be bumpy and challenging, but as long as they work together and support each other, nothing can stop them from pursuing happiness. This lost and regained love makes them cherish their present life even more and fills them with infinite hope and longing for the future.
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